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We are a Church of England Primary School in the diocese of Southwark and are committed to ensuring that each child in our care lives life in all its fullness. Our commitment to you is that every child that comes through our doors, no matter what their background or ability, is given the very best start in life. We are a school where children come first, efforts are valued, ambition is nurtured, and where the potential of every child is realized. Cathedral School strives to provide an attractive, safe, well-ordered, child-centered place of learning within a Christian context. Maintaining and sustaining the highest standards of teaching and learning. The school seeks to work positively with parents and carers to fulfill the school’s expectation that all pupils are enabled to achieve at the highest level of which they are capable. As a Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Christian values are built into the ethos. There is a daily act of collective worship, which encourages spiritual development and a mutual understanding of life together. We place a strong emphasis on positive mutual understanding partnerships between home and school, and Parish Life. We attach a high priority to active involvement, building a sense of community, by providing a model of service to all. In the past few years, Cathedral Primary has gone from strength to strength. Our achievements are many, including our best KS2 results which were amongst the highest in the country. High expectations and great enthusiasm for learning are reflected in our extremely high results: In 2013, we were named 21st in the country by the Sunday Times, achieved 66.7% Level 5 in both reading and mathematics, and 29.2% of children achieved Level 6 in mathematics – which is over 5 times the national average. In 2014 the average score achieved by Cathedral School pupils in the examinations (Maths, Writing, Reading, and Grammar) was the highest in the borough. This news is excellent for the school and was on the back of being included in the Sunday Times ‘Top 600 Schools’ report published in November. In 2015 the average grade achieved by Cathedral School pupils in the examinations (Maths, Writing, Reading, and Grammar) was again the highest in the borough. We were also ranked 58th in The Sunday Times list. In 2016, we were again ranked in The Sunday Times list of top-performing schools, in the top 50. In 2017, the percentage of children who achieved a high score in Reading, Writing, and Maths in the KS2 examinations was three times the national figure. The school has received national recognition for the value it adds to its pupils’ high achievement in the key stage 2 tests. The school has qualified for two SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards by being in the top 20% of primary schools nationally their pupils’ high attainment, and in the top 20% for progress made by pupils between their key stage 1 tests, taken at age seven, and their key stage 2 tests, taken at age 11. We were the first school in the borough to achieve the ‘Level 1’ award from UNICEF and in 2013 achieved another borough first and were awarded the top ‘Level 2’ grading. Very few schools across the country hold this award. It is very special and in working towards it, it transformed the school and has had a great impact on teaching and learning and children’s attitudes to each other and the other children around the world. Because of it, our children are increasingly active in playing their part in shaping the world. Our school curriculum is dynamic, and units can be altered and changed within the school year. This could be in response to local and national events, special opportunities afforded the school, or to make even better cross-curricular links at a particular point in the year. The government has made some changes to the National Curriculum which is statutory from September 2014. This change has been a fantastic opportunity for us to review our school curriculum and to continue to develop and plan exciting and challenging learning opportunities for our children. Themed weeks are a fantastic idea because they are really fun and children learn more at the same time as enjoying themselves which I think is important! They seem to help children broaden their experience and awareness. We have always been very proud of our broad, balanced, engaging, and challenging curriculum and so have used this opportunity to incorporate the new National Curriculum requirements into the themes and topics we already have rather than make unnecessary changes. Much of the new curriculum had been trialed over the last academic year with teachers planning to the new requirements in subjects such as Literacy and Numeracy as well as Foundation Subjects. In particular, there will be an even greater focus on cross-curricular links between subjects such as Literacy, History, Geography, Art, and Numeracy as well as Computing and RE. Literacy will often be planned around a text and these may also relate to a topic in a foundation subject such as History or Geography. View full school

The Cathedral School has a very special ethos that underpins all that we do. Our school aims to nurture the talent and personality of each pupil, enabling all to thrive within a mutually respectful and supportive environment. What do we count as success? That young women and men leave here having begun to discover their individuality, with intellectual curiosity as well as excellent examination results, appreciation of beauty and truth as well as knowledge, kindness as well as competitiveness, and with a breadth of interests and experiences which will enable them to make their way confidently in the adult world. Recognizing that all young people have a unique set of skills and enabling all pupils to fulfill their potential. Opportunities abound for all pupils and students to achieve at the Cathedral School. Whether it is studying in the classroom, competing on the sports field, playing a musical instrument, performing in the inspiring drama productions, singing in Llandaff Cathedral, or taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. At all stages, academic achievement is supported by a strong Learning Support team, and parents are kept informed of progress through six weekly reports. Prep is set at all levels and carefully monitored, so pupils and students develop good habits of self-directed study. Examination results, at both Junior and Senior levels, are consistently impressed by both regional and national standards. The school is regularly one of the top achieving schools in Wales for examinations and it appears high on UK-wide rankings. However, sometimes the least noticed achievements may be the most significant. What matters in the classroom is everyone working hard in ways they can be proud of. At the Cathedral School, we have a clear vision of what education should be about and seek to live by that vision in our day-to-day interactions with one another and in setting the long-term direction of the school. As a Woodard school, we have a vision of a first-class academic education, an extensive co-curricular program that develops the skills and interests of our pupils outside the classroom, and a commitment to high-quality pastoral care within a Christian context. The school's ethos can be articulated in five themes: achievement, care, opportunity, ambition, and leadership. The School Governors and the Senior Leadership Team seek to ensure high-quality leadership and management at all levels of the school. We are fortunate to have a very able and committed staff, excellent facilities, and a very supportive parental body. All of us have one aim: that each pupil should be cared for, and should thrive both within and beyond the classroom. View full school

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School community lives by our motto “All things for Christ”. Our students are loved and challenged commitment towards their spiritual, academic, and personal growth is unwavering. The outstanding achievements of our 2017 GCSE and Sixth Form students are a reflection of the school’s high academic standards and while we believe that examination results are vital, we also acknowledge the importance of providing opportunities for developing attributes important in life, including social, team, presentation and leadership skills. The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School believes in education for all. We aim to achieve this in a caring Catholic community based on the Gospel values of equality and justice. Our community seeks to follow the example and teaching of Jesus Christ to love God and help one another. We live by our motto: 'All things for Christ' School Aims and Ethos: To fulfill our Mission statement our aims are: To work with parents and the local parishes to nurture the spiritual growth of our learners To ensure that all learners fulfill their academic potential through a curriculum that is stimulating, balanced, and supported by a rich variety of wider learning opportunities (Education for All = Achievement for All) To provide the highest quality of care and guidance to our learners To develop the knowledge, skills, and social awareness that will ensure our learners become active citizens within their communities To promote safe and healthy lifestyles for our learners To encourage positive parental and wider community involvement The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a strong community centered on Jesus and founded on Christian faith, love, and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Chaplaincy team supports the spiritual and religious life of the school through liturgies, prayer, social justice events, and awareness of God’s Presence in all things. We have blessed a full-time chaplain, Tom Tilbrook. The success of Chaplaincy depends on the collaboration and support from a cross-section of staff, students, parents, governors, and local clergy who share their gifts of time and talent to make these activities possible. Although the Chaplains do not have a formal counseling role in the school, they are available for students, staff & parents should they need to speak to someone. We serve to support and pray with anyone who is in need. View full school

Bsix is proud to be a comprehensive sixth form college offering courses in a wide range of subjects and at all levels. We believe that all young people can achieve high standards. We are big enough to offer such a breadth of courses but also small enough to give our students individual care, encouragement, and attention. Bsix College aims to support progression for all students whether that be onto the next level or year of their course, onto university, apprenticeship, or the world of work. We try to keep in touch with as many of our alumni as possible to find out what they are doing now. To read about some of their fascinating journeys. The individuals who make up BSix's teaching and support staff are key to our goal of raising standards and achievement for all students, and we see investing in staff members' welfare and development as a crucial and complementary part of this process. The training covers all aspects of the Equality act and will help ensure you are aware of related legislation. The training will also help you understand your obligations and raise your awareness of disability and equality issues. Bsix is committed to" the value of research for staff, students and the College. We have had a researcher-in-residence in partnership with the Institute of Education. Our teachers are encouraged to undertake action research. University researchers often use BSix as a subject to investigate. Currently, we are part of a study being carried out by the University of Leicester and the Open University called "Living multicultural". Researchers from the two universities visit the College regularly to observe how our students, from widely diverse backgrounds, interact with each other. Below are copies of published research about BSix or by BSix staff. Bsix is committed to the professional development of its staff. In particular, it is seeking to integrate professional development in everyday practice rather than relying on big, "one-off", events that are often externally delivered. Our ambition is to have teachers teaching teachers so that learning takes place all the time and as much informally as formally. In addition, it is crucial that we regard teaching and learning as high-level intellectual activities and we keep continually up to date with the newest developments in both policy and practice. The Student Development Centre aims to ensure that all students have access to support when needed to reach their potential. The department supports young people with a wide variety of needs including Special Educational Needs, Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Difficulties, Looked After Children, Vulnerable Young Adults, Social and Behavioural Difficulties, and attendance issues. A range of Assistive Technologies and Software is available to assist students in accessing the curriculum includes Laptops, Netbooks, Dictaphones, hearing loops, exam reading pens, Dragon, Read & Write Gold, Coloured Overlays, Digital Coloured Overlays, and a growing collection of digital textbooks. Bsix is fully accessible with lift access in A Block, B Block, C Block, and Sports Hall. The college has a mobile hoist and track hoist, and a room suitable for physiotherapy and stretching. Communication and engagement of parents of young people requiring support are important to the Department and are facilitated by regular Parent Forums, morning, evening & weekend events for information sharing and collaboration with external agencies. Young people with SEND, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties, are allocated to Student Achievement Officers or Student Support Officers. Individualized support for young people with SEND is planned by completing SEND Plans and Individual Learning Plans, where SMART Targets are set at the beginning of each term. Individual young people may be referred to the Safeguarding or Counselling Team if appropriate. Individualized support packages are implemented for young people with SEND, which include: In-class support, Small Group Sessions, 1 to 1 sessions, Reading Group, Peer Mentoring, Personal Mentoring, Group Mentoring, Work Skills, Speech and Language Therapy Youth Club, Advice and guidance, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Exam Support and/or intervention from external agencies. Individualized support packages are reviewed regularly in several ways. Additional Learning Support Termly Reviews are held three times a year to review the academic progress, SMART targets, attendance, and punctuality of each young person with SEND. Student Support Officers and Student Achievement Officers regularly attend Parents Evenings, departmental meetings, liaising closely with teaching staff and parents regarding the progress of the young people. We recognize the student voice through termly feedback and encourage our young people to voice opinions to the student union, teaching staff, and SMT. View full school

A very warm welcome to the Brook Special Primary School. Our school is part of the Broadwaters Inclusive Learning Community which means that we share our values, vision, ethos, and aspirations with the Willow Primary School, Broadwaters Children’s Centre, and the Broadwaters Extended School Service. What’s more, we share a groundbreaking state-of-the-art building. Our inclusive approach means that pupils live together in an aspirational learning environment where every need is met. Our pupils are aged 4 – 11 and have a range of needs such as Autism severe and complex learning difficulties as well as associated physical, medical, and emotional needs. This means that they need a safe, specialist environment to help them learn and reach their potential. Laughter, excitement, and enthusiasm are evident in all aspects of our school life. Our emphasis on communication, creativity, physical and personal development means that our pupils develop into self-confident learners who are rightly proud of themselves and their achievements. We aim to enable our pupils to move confidently onto the next stage of their lives. To achieve this, we have created a school and inclusive learning community where: Outstanding teaching and learning are central to everything we do and are challenging, rewarding, and fun. The school is full of laughter, light, excitement, and enthusiasm. The curriculum is continuously reinvented by a learning community that is committed to meeting the needs of our pupils. Communication is central - every pupil will leave the school with an individualized system of communication which can be non-verbal, signed, or verbal. Creativity is placed at the center of teaching and learning, breaking down the barriers between subjects. A wide-ranging and highly skilled multidisciplinary team works collaboratively with the school to provide access to the curriculum across the range of pupils. The environment and curriculum provide every pupil with the opportunity to grow personally, socially, and academically to be the best they can be and to develop an overwhelming sense of self-confidence and high self-esteem within a stimulating and caring environment. There are clear boundaries and structures set for the pupils, which are well communicated and consistently reinforced. Every child is entitled to enjoy their childhood and is kept safe. The approach across the inclusive community is holistic and one of collaboration, harmony, and trust, creating a safe, supportive environment. Positive images of and attitudes towards all our pupils are developed in the community to access their right to be included in that community. Difference and diversity are valued, understood, embraced, and celebrated and the whole learning community is respected and valued with any discrimination opposed and rigorously challenged. A caring community is based on fair, understanding, and compassionate relationships. The school and the pupils are placed firmly in the mainstream of educational provision and at the center of community life. The Brook Primary Special School is within the same learning community and in the same building as The Willow Primary School and our vision is very simply about children on a continuum of need including those with the most profound and complex of needs, who are learning, living and belonging together in an aspirational learning environment where every child’s needs are met. Haringey is an area rich in cultural diversity, and the Brook community faces all the benefits and challenges of inner-city life from the range of different experiences, cultures, religions, customs, and languages which pupils, parents/carers, and staff bring to the school. Although our children will come from across the Local Authority, we are very much a part of the Broadwaters Inclusive Learning Community (BILC). The Brook offers co-educational day school provision for children with profound, severe, and complex learning difficulties those who have language and communication needs pupils with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), plus associated physical, medical, communication, and emotional needs. This complex range of needs and the inclusive nature of our campus create huge demands on the school’s curriculum to be able to meet the needs of every pupil. The majority of Brook pupils will progress to Riverside as their secondary special school and most of them will then move to the Sixth Form Centre. Our curriculum promotes and sustains a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning. It covers a wide range of subjects and provides opportunities for academic, technical, and sporting excellence. It has a very positive impact on all pupils’ behavior and safety and contributes very well to pupils’ academic achievement, their physical well-being, and their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Respecting and developing ‘pupil's voice’ is at the heart of all that we do at the Brook especially considering that many pupils have communication difficulties or have difficulties with social interaction, which means their voice isn’t always easily heard. The supporting adults at school need to help the pupils find and use their voice and at times act as an advocate on their behalf. Pupils are constantly encouraged and enabled to have a pertinent, enthusiastic, listened to, heard, and influential voice. Their thoughts, opinions, and attitudes are considered throughout every area of the curriculum, and where possible the pupils are given choices and offered opportunities to express themselves. Through art, music, drama, dance, planned PSED sessions and much more the pupils can share as much of their personality as they want to with their peers and support staff. View full school

At The Bridge London Satellite, we aim to provide an education for all our pupils that reflects the National Curriculum but which also takes account of their individual learning needs. The School provides a creative, broad, and balanced curriculum that encourages learners to achieve their potential. However, it is recognized that reasonable adjustments to the National Curriculum will be needed. Alongside the adjusted National Curriculum, we will be running the ‘additional’ curriculum. The ‘additional’ curriculum will allow greater emphasis on the following key areas Social Communication and Interaction Emotional understanding and self-awareness Independence Sensory and Physical OUR MISSION: "To improve children and young people’s lives through innovative teaching and integrated approaches". OUR CORE VALUES: PRIDE PASSION POSITIVITY PARTNERSHIP PROFESSIONALISM The aim of our provision is that all pupils feel included and accepted to achieve their full potential. We want our pupils to be confident, happy, self-aware and independent learners". To meet the individual needs of pupils in our school a range of strategies and interventions are utilized to support our pupil-centered approach. Understanding a pupil’s individual needs is central to all aspects of school life including the learning environment (both indoor and outdoor) and teaching approaches. The CSC Strands will be taught across all Key Stages and are embedded in all aspects of the school day. In addition to the CSC, we will deliver a modified version of the National Curriculum in line with our partner mainstream school. This modification will involve tailoring what is taught and how to suit the specific learning requirements of each pupil. For example, we may cover slightly different topics/programs of study within a National Curriculum subject or we may reduce or increase the focus on specific topics/programs of study within a subject. The Satellite Curriculum for the Early Years includes the CSC and follows the EYFS prime areas of communication and language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development. These three prime areas are strengthened and applied through the specific areas of literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts, and design. The Satellite Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 include the CSC embedded throughout and broadly follows the National Curriculum. Pupils study the following subjects: English, maths, science, art, design and technology, humanities, music, physical education (PE), computing, PSHE, and religious education. The Satellite Curriculum for Key Stage 3 includes the CSC embedded throughout and broadly follows the national curriculum. Pupils study the following subjects: English, maths, science, art, design and technology, humanities, music, PE, computing, PSHE, SRE, religious education, and citizenship. The Satellite Curriculum for Key Stage 4 includes the CSC embedded throughout and broadly follows the national curriculum. Pupils study the following core and foundation subjects: English, maths, science, computing, physical education, and citizenship. We would also offer one of the following subjects: arts, design and technology, humanities, or modern foreign languages. The school opened with 50 places in September 2017 and will grow to 90 places in 2018-19. The school is part of The Bridge London Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). View full school

The Integrated Learning Space (ILS) is a unique Specialist School in Islington designed to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of young people with autism, severe learning difficulties, and challenging behaviors. Our pupils are girls and boys aged from 7 to 19. The ILS is committed to a philosophy of multi-agency and integrated working. We believe that by utilizing the specialist skills of the team around each young person we can achieve the very best potential outcomes for each student at the school. To deliver this we draw on a range of proven educational and therapeutic programs to teach and enrich the lives of the pupils and their families. We work closely with our in-house clinical psychologist to deliver comprehensive parental support and staff wellbeing interventions and invest in researching and sharing our practices wherever possible. Our Vision: To support parents to feel confident, understand and manage their children at home and develop their resilience to continue to do so through periods of difficulty To continue to support and work with the families of children and young people who are in the residential provision To enable young people to return to living at home To provide a tailored education appropriate to each building on their strengths, interests, and learning profiles To overcome the barriers that pupils face when learning and providing evidence of progress in all areas of the curriculum Our Mission: "To improve children and young people’s lives through innovative teaching and integrated approaches". Our core values: An understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process An understanding that the freedom to hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law An acceptance that people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behavior An understanding of the importance of identifying and combating discrimination The ILS has now moved into its permanent home of Dowrey Street, Islington. This building has been specifically designed for our students and opened in June 2017. For many of our pupil's participation and presence in their local community is a crucial part of their curriculum offer and therefore the learning environment is both in school and outside of it for a significant proportion of our students’ time with us. The Integrated Learning Space is a unique and exciting provision for pupils with autism and/or severe learning difficulties who may find a special school setting too big and too overwhelming. The smaller groups on offer at the Integrated Learning Space, along with an individualized approach to all learning opportunities, will support the pupils to achieve and evidence progress. Learning will be supported by a high staff number. The Integrated Learning Space has a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the very specific and individual needs of the pupils. The curriculum is designed around a strand-based model with core subject areas. Activities and interventions are broadly grouped by subject area for ease of understanding. Each pupil has an individualized learning plan addressing the six strands and the modular program, delivered using strategies that are matched to their learning requirements. Each pupil has an individualized learning plan addressing the six strands and the modular program, delivered using strategies that are matched to their learning requirements. For some of the pupils attending the ILS, English is an additional language. The curriculum is planned for each individual and where appropriate this is taken into account when determining the educational program to be delivered. View full school

The Bridge Academy is an academic, inclusive, and inspirational environment where innovative thinking and creativity are encouraged and aspirations are raised. It is a hugely exciting place to work and study in, and one that I am extremely proud to be a part of. The Bridge Academy Sixth Form opened in September 2012 and we were delighted to welcome our first cohort of students joining us on our ambitious journey. The Bridge Academy is true "A Bridge to Your Future".With the full support and commitment of UBS, our outstanding sponsor, our Sixth Form is unique and different from any other. This close relationship with UBS means that our Academy is well placed to offer each student high-quality work experience, a dedicated career mentor, and a range of support across the curriculum. The UBS-Bridge Academy Partnership is based on the shared ambition to build a continuous program that gives students superb opportunities to work with UBS employees, providing a positive impact on their achievement, attainment, and personal development. Priority for our 125 places will be given to existing Bridge Academy students. For AS and A-Level courses applicants will need 6 A*-C grades including English and Mathematics with a minimum of 4 B grades in their chosen subjects. Students wishing to study Mathematics at AS/A level must have a grade A at GCSE. For vocational qualifications, applicants will need 5 or more GCSEs at grades A*-C or a minimum Pass in a relevant Level 2 vocational course. In recognition of our Music specialism, we offer live music places to external applicants under our over-subscription criteria. Our vision is for The Bridge Academy to be an exceptional place where every student can realize their talents and abilities in a safe and intellectually stimulating environment. We aim high. We are committed to creating an inspiring culture of courage, aspiration, and success which together with hard work, will lead to the highest possible standards. The Bridge Academy will give young people the best possible education whatever their background or ability, and will help them develop a life-long enthusiasm for learning. Students experience a broad and rich curriculum with Music and Mathematics as specialist subjects. A culture of high standards and achievement will enable them to develop their full potential, building the skills, confidence, and self-belief they need to become responsible and successful adults. The Bridge Academy creates an inspiring, secure and inclusive environment where innovative thinking and creativity are encouraged and aspirations are raised. It is a school for the whole community with students, staff, governors, parents and carers, and members of the local community working together for mutual benefit. Access to the internet is now an essential element for students to quickly develop their understanding and knowledge. However, students must understand how to use the internet safely and appropriately to protect themselves from potential harm. As parents, we can take positive measures to support this. This clinic provides parents with advice, guidance, and practical help to make their child's experience of the internet a safe and rewarding one. Parents are encouraged to bring any concerns or issues they may have. We will suggest and model practical steps on how to use parental controls as well as demonstrating a range of software that can be used to monitor and manage usage of the internet. The safeguarding of our students is of utmost importance at The Bridge Academy. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. We consistently work with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements are made to identify, assess, prevent and support any child who suffers, or is at risk of harm. All members of staff believe that Bridge Academy should provide a safe, caring, positive, and stimulating environment that promotes and supports the social, emotional, and mental health of all our students. All staff in the Academy receive regular Safeguarding and Child Protection training and are aware of procedures to report any concerns. The Bridge Academy is fully committed to the inclusion of students with SEND providing that the Academy is compatible with the child’s age, ability and aptitude and that their attendance is not incompatible with the efficient education of other students in the Academy and is an efficient use of the Local Authority’s resources. Bridge PTA is The parents' and carers' association of The Bridge Academy. We are a voluntary group comprising parents, carers, parent governors and staff which,ims to actively support families and students of The Bridge Academy. Through our involvement, we hope to encourage, age parents and carers to take an active role in our school.We support school social events with refreshments for concerts, plays, and curriculum, endings. We also have an information stand at Open Evenings. This year we will be providing more opportunities for parents to get involved by hosting Parent Forums. View full school

We are an inclusive school where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and listened to. Our children, staff, parents, and governors work together to enable all children to enjoy their learning and make the best progress possible. We are committed to the provision of an ambitious, stimulating, and broad education for our pupils. We encourage a happy, friendly atmosphere in which the children thrive. With an emphasis on every child developing their abilities to the full, we seek to instill a love of learning, a sense of inquiry, and the ability to think for oneself. It is an important aim of ours to support each child in their development of self-esteem, self-confidence, and respect for the needs of others. Our staff are professional, enthusiastic, and dedicated to supporting each child’s needs. They, together with the governing body and in partnership with parents, seek to provide the best possible school environment for all our pupils. To create a safe and happy school community in which each individual is valued, and therefore able to become a responsible, independent, and confident person To provide a broad, imaginative, and enjoyable curriculum – that offers a challenge to all abilities To foster in each child the ability to think, question, and discuss rationally, so that every child can achieve academically, creatively, and physically To develop high standards of personal behavior and social responsibility in our pupils To set the foundations for a safe, sustainable, and healthy lifestyle We will achieve this by: Ensuring skills are always taught creatively by linking together different subjects and the local area All children learn because they have the right resources so that they can do it, see it, feel it and hear it and these are used effectively Everyone uses the latest technology in lessons where it makes sense Whole school and individual staff professional development ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning. An environment that vigorously pursues excellence The Breakspear School is sited in a residential area. There is easy access to both West Ruislip (Central Line) and Ickenham (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) Underground stations, shops, and open country. The School is well respected in the Community. In addition to the classrooms and offices, the school has a performing arts studio, a music room, six rooms for small group teaching also a library and cooking facilities. Two halls are used for the daily assemblies, physical education, and a range of activities including drama, dance, and music. Outdoor facilities include two playgrounds, a field, and a smaller grassed area planted with a range of broad-leaved trees to provide shading during the summer. Trees are an important feature of the school, having over 60 different species on the site. The Breakspear School offers extended care for your children on a regular or casual basis outside of the regular school day. This is called 'Breakspear Buddies'. It is provided by a well-established, qualified team of supervisors and plays workers. View full school

Established in 1630, The Blue School is one of the oldest Church of England schools in the country yet it continues to adapt to the needs of an ever-changing society and its children, consistently providing them with an “Outstanding” education as rated by Ofsted in successive reports. We provide nursery education for children aged 3+ and primary education for children up to the age of 11. We are regarded within the local community and beyond as an excellent school and consistently achieve exceptionally high rankings in national league tables. The Blue School is one of the highest attaining primary schools in the country furthermore 99% of our pupils state that they feel happy at school. Learning and achievement drive everything that we do at The Blue School. Our job, in partnership with parents, is to build the foundations for a successful education, to enable each child to discover the joy of learning, and to help them to fulfill every aspect of their potential. We promote Christian values and encourage children's growth into caring and responsible citizens, ready to play their part in the world and their community. We work hard to ensure that every child is successful in the key areas of English and Maths and we are keen to see this recognized in the results they secure. Beyond this, we also want them to learn and experience more through a rich, creative curriculum, which is fit for the 21st Century. We offer a range of extra-curricular and after-school opportunities that complement our work in the classroom. We value each child as an individual and aim to provide the opportunities for pupils to excel in areas where they have a special talent whether this is in science, in sport, in drama, in art, in music, or through involvement in our school council and other leadership roles. Our curriculum takes into account that each pupil is a unique human being with a mixture of talents and needs. Through our curriculum, we aim to nurture and develop this potential for each individual. The Blue School affords high priority to numeracy, literacy, and the ability of pupils to express themselves fluently and confidently. In all subject areas, recognition is given to the importance of first-hand experience and practical tasks in the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. As a school, we are not committed to anyone's approach to teaching but to using a range of techniques to achieve our mission. By making sure lessons are fun and engaging, we aim to foster a 'love of learning so that children approach their tasks with enthusiasm and confidence. Teach ers' expectations of what each child is capable of achieving are very high and learning is structured, relevant, and stimulating to meet the needs of each child. At the same time, pupils are encouraged to set their high standards and to learn to appreciate success. View full school

We are a leading co-educational independent day school situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham. With a strong tradition of academic achievement, we offer an outstanding educational experience for all of our pupils. Our thriving community gives children here every opportunity to achieve and excel. The goal is to prepare them to engage effectively with the dynamic world unfolding around them, equipping them with the skills and confidence to grasp their opportunities, and the knowledge and sensitivity to recognize their responsibilities. Our school is a busy community that strives hard for high standards in all things and our staff is committed to providing our pupils with a true education for life. For well-nigh 300 years, Blue Coat has been refining and evolving the quality of its education. It combines a rigorous, cutting-edge approach to learning with an extraordinary variety of extra-curricular activities it offers peerless pastoral support in an environment that encourages young men and women to grow in understanding. All of us know that choosing the right school can be a daunting process, one in which the emotional investment and financial commitment are considerable. At the same time, we believe that the rewards provided by inspirational teaching are immeasurable – as is the chance to live and learn within a community that is both challenging and supportive. Experience also tells us that self-confidence is the key to long-term success. From the earliest years in Buttons Nursery until the responsibilities associated with Year 6. The Blue Coat Values play a central role in shaping the positive attitudes and actions of our children. At Blue Coat, we offer an excellent, rounded education for each child, providing care, encouragement, and support on an individual basis. We celebrate effort, progress, and achievement in all areas of school life. We develop in children an awareness of the needs of the wider world. Our children regularly gain places at both grammar and independent schools. Our vast range of clubs and activities enables children to develop their interests outside the classroom. Our pupils have access to many facilities that rival those of the best senior schools. We offer up to six Scholarships for academic and musical excellence to children aged 7+. We offer Assisted Places from age 7+ to able and deserving children from Birmingham and beyond. Our Mission and Aims: Nurturing a spirit of fun, adventure, and curiosity in a supportive and caring Christian community. Providing exceptional learning opportunities for every child through innovative and dynamic teaching. Championing versatile, creative risk-takers prepared for a changing world. At The Blue Coat School, we pride ourselves on providing a stimulating curriculum that promotes each child’s learning, personal growth, and development. The children are encouraged to develop their knowledge and skills as they become independent learners they learn to work together and co-operate with each other to emerge as positive, responsible people, and their creativity is fostered through a wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities. The positive values and attitudes the children learn are integral to the curriculum. Thus they acquire the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to be able to lead fulfilling and productive lives. View full school

The Birches is a relatively large specialist support primary school based in South Manchester catering for a vibrant population of truly outstanding children. From the very first time I walked through the doors of the school, it struck me how strongly the children are at the very heart of everything that the school does. The children are valued by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of staff who will always go the extra mile. Through this highly experienced team, and excellent school resources, we can provide a challenging and rewarding learning environment for all of our pupils. One in which we can nurture them, to ensure that they grow, learn and develop in a safe, secure, and caring environment. We are a 143 place school that supports pupils with a diagnosis of ASC, SLD, and PMLD. The Birches is a fun, forward-thinking school that has communication at the heart of everything we do. Maintained by Manchester Local Authority, facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, a range of outdoor play areas, a sensory garden, two multisensory rooms, and two soft play areas. We offer a vibrant and exciting curriculum with independence, life skills, communication, and physical development as common threads of all that we do. We have a large staff team with a vast amount of experience of working with children and young people with learning difficulties. As well as teaching staff the school offers an onsite School Nurse, Physio team, Speech and Language Team, Sleep counseling team, Outreach program, and Occupational Therapy, and sensory integration. All pupils have an individual Pupil Personal Plan to support their learning which is supported by the curriculum. We invest in PE and Music based activities as key curriculum drivers. We have been accredited by the National Autistic Society as the first maintained school in Manchester to gain Autism Accreditation. We believe in forging a strong and positive partnership with parents, carers, and families. Organized events included weekly coffee mornings, Family Fun days, Christmas and Summer Fayres – We have an active supporting charity, Buddies of The Birches (BOBS) who organize various out of school events throughout the year, including a weekend away for families- We gained the Leading Parent Partnership award in 2011 and regained it in May 2015. We were recognized as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2016/17. We provide pupils with the enrichment of educational visits and community links. We take our pupil’s views and opinions very seriously, especially during School Council Election week. We have a healthy program for volunteers and students and are regularly supported by pupils from Manchester Grammar and Withington Girls Schools. As well as enrichment in the community the school is committed to developing its pupils creatively in areas such as PE and Music – the cheerleading team has represented the school nationally – Go the Birches Bears!! Pupils also take part in rebound therapy sessions, multisensory sessions, hydrotherapy, sensory and yoga sessions, wake-up shake-up sessions, sign to sing. The Birches School is located close to the Withington Community Hospital in West Didsbury, Manchester. The area benefits from the excellent road & public transport links to the city center and the airport. A short walk from either Burton Road or Wilmslow Road/Palatine Road which are served by busy bus routes, with services at least every 5 minutes and a regular night bus. Other attractions within easy reach that the pupils can benefit from including Chorlton Water Park, Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens, Fog Lane Park. The neighboring suburbs of Withington and Disbury also offer a superb mix of shops for developing life skills and independence. Promoting British Values at The Birches Specialist Support School. The Department for Education states that there is a need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.”The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy and these values were reiterated by the Prime Minister in 2014. At The Birches Specialist Support Primary School these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways. The Birches School Curriculum is currently under review and in an exciting phase of development. We have set ourselves the challenge of designing a more appropriate curriculum for our pupils one which is personalized and ensures that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are creating a curriculum that recognizes and develops the whole individual and focuses on developing the key skills of Communication, Cognition, Physical Development, and Personal & Social Development (including self-help & life skills). These are all key skills that equip children and young people for life beyond school. Our curriculum will reflect and be responsive to the different learning styles of the pupils and build on individual strengths and interests. We hope to create meaningful opportunities both inside the school and out in the wider community which will enable our learners to make sense of the world they live in and transition into the wider community successfully with purpose. View full school